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Human attentional systems evolved to prioritize signals with

Human attentional systems evolved to prioritize signals with high immediacy over signals with high importance.

Why This Is an Axiom

This is an evolutionary psychology claim about how attention evolved—novel/immediate stimuli triggered survival responses. This is empirical (grounded in evolutionary theory and neuroscience) and foundational because it explains WHY reactive living is the default mode. Not derived from other curriculum claims.

Source Lessons

L-0681

Priority systems prevent reactive living

Without a priority system you respond to whatever is loudest rather than what matters most.

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